Written Fire Service Entrance Exam (FSEE) with a score of 70 percent or better within the prior two years.

You can register for a test by calling Johnson County Community College Continuing Education at 913-469-2323. You can also contact the Blue River Community College at 816-604-1000 for the Fire Service Entrance Exam. Contact the Western Missouri Regional Fire Academy at 816-604-1000 for the Candidate Physical Ability Test.

Certification requirements:

Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Training Association (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - IFSAC) certification.

The Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications can be obtained locally through Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Western Missouri Regional Fire Academy at Blue River Community College, or the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Emergency Medical Technician Certification in the State of Kansas or National Registry.

This certification can be obtained locally through Johnson County Community College or Kansas City Kansas Community College.